This is Richard Hill, founder of DNA Favorites. I don't write long, detailed blogs. My blogging style matches that of my website: clear, concise summaries with links to learn more.
I typically share these posts to my DNA Favorites Facebook page and to my RichardHillDNA accounts on Twitter and LinkedIn. You can follow me in whatever medium you prefer.
During World War II many children in Britain were fathered by American servicemen. DNA testing is now helping these "war babes" discover their paternal ancestry.
I will be teaching a class on DNA testing at the Milwaukee Irish Fest Summer School. It's my first in-person class in 2 1/2 years. Check it out and register now.
Jim Bartlett's segment-ology blog is a good educational resource on DNA testing In this post he reviews how DNA matches can identify biological ancestors.
The Southern California Genealogical Society's Jamboree 2022 (beginning 8/19/22) includes 27 presentations on DNA topics. I will be presenting on Y-DNA testing.
Continue reading "Big Virtual Conference on Genetic Genealogy"
How accurate are genetic genealogy DNA tests? It depends on the type of finding you're looking at. CeCe Moore explains the difference.
I will be teaching a class on DNA testing at the Milwaukee Irish Fest Summer School. It's my first in-person class in 2 1/2 years. Check it out and register now.
MyHeritage is the most popular DNA test in Europe. When this adoptee transferred her DNA data from another DNA test into MyHeritage, she found a half-brother in Sweden.
Continue reading "U.S. Adoptee Finds Half-Brother in Sweden"
Steve Morse is a talented engineer and a good communicator. In this article he dives into the nitty-gritty of genes, chromosomes, and DNA.
It's exciting when an adult adoptee reunites with biological family. But things don't always go smoothly. This article provides some preparation tips for both sides.
Continue reading "Some Tips for Successful Adoption Reunions"
Two adoptees from Korea never expected to meet any biological family. Yet a DNA test connected this Minnesota sister with her New York sister. Watch their meeting.
Continue reading "Two Sisters, Adopted Separately, Reunited by a DNA Test"
CeCe Moore has helped law enforcement solve dozens of old murder cases using genetic genealogy. Her most recent success used a novel approach you can read about here.
Continue reading "Novel Approach to Solving Cold Cases with DNA"
Printed copies of "Finding Family: My Search for Roots and the Secrets in My DNA," are hard to find. Order it directly from me and I will sign your copy.
Family Tree DNA has introduced its DISCOVER family of Y-DNA tools. The tools are free to use and Roberta Estes explains them all in this blog post.
This video from Family History Fanatics provides a great introduction to the GEDmatch One-to-One Tool.
Continue reading "Exploring an Important DNA Tool at GEDmatch"
This detailed example shows how DNA testing and some powerful tools can solve mysteries about our ancestors.
Continue reading "DNA Unlocks a Deceased Grandmother's Secret"
Should you tell your adult child that the man who raised her is not her biological father? Syndicated columnist Dear Amy has the answer.
Continue reading "Good Advice on Family Secrets in the Era of DNA Testing"
The British version of Long Lost Family helped this woman reunite with her 84-year-old mother after 64 years.
Continue reading "Adopted Woman Meets Her Mother After 64 Years"
In addition to sharing some big news, this video is a great introduction to mitochondrial DNA testing. Watch it here.
Continue reading "A Wonderful New Video on Mitochondrial DNA"
DNA testers at MyHeritage have this tool that uses family tree profiles and historical records to suggest how your DNA Matches may be related to you.
Continue reading "New Update to Theory of Family Relativity™"
I was recently interviewed about my involvement with DNA testing for adoptees and genealogists. You can listen at this link.
Adopted from Japan, this man in Texas discovered seven siblings in Ohio through a DNA test. Be sure to watch the video.
Continue reading "Watch This Beautiful Adoptee Reunion Story"
As reported in this EOGN post by Dick Eastman, the popular genealogy show is coming back for Season 11. Read the details.
If there was ever a "don't give up" example, this is it. I can't remember reading about an adoption reunion where the participants were older than this.
Continue reading "Adoptee, Age 80, Meets Birth Mother, Age 98"
I will be giving a presentation on DNA testing for this three-day online conference (9/23-9/25). The early registration price ends on 6/30/22.
Continue reading "We Are Cousins Virtual Genealogy Conference"